WGU C180
WGU C180
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1. Classical conditioning Learning to associate 2 stim-
uli together, which leads to
an organism anticipating future
events. Example: Ivan Paplov
studied salivation in dogs as a
precursor to digestion.
2. Unconditioned stimulus Stimulus that automatically trig-
gers a response naturally. Un-
learned.
3. Unconditioned response Naturally occuring, unlearned
response to an unconditioned
stimulus. Unlearned.
4. Conditioned stimulus Originally neutral stimulus that
triggers a response after an as-
sociation with an unconditioned
stimulus is formed. Learned.
5. Conditioned response Learned response to a stimulus
that was originally neutral, but is
now conditioned.
6. Extinction Occurs when the unconditioned
stimulus is no linger paired with
the conditioned stimulus. Make
the behavior go away.
7. Generalization Stimuli similar to the condi-
tioned stimulus will also elic-
it the conditioned response.
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Avoid things that are similar to
things that have hurt us.
8. Operant conditioning Controlling behavior through
consequences. Behavior
strengthened by reinforcement
and weakened by punishment.
9. Positive reinforcement Increases behavior by present-
ing a positive stimulus. Adding
Example: giving dog a treat to
roll over
10. Negative reinforcement Increases behavior by stopping
a negative stimulus. Subtracting
Example: you buy your child a
toy in the store and he stops cry-
ing. This will increase your toy
buying behavior.
11. Primary reinforcer Does not have to be learned.
Satisfies a biological need.
Food. Water. Similar to uncon-
ditioned stimuli.
12. Secondary reinforcer Has to be learned. These can
get us the primary reinforcers.
Good grades. Money. Similar to
conditioned stimuli.
13. Reinforcement schedules Continuous and partial
14. Continuous reinforcement
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A behavior is reinforced every
time it occurs. For example if
you give your child a candy bar
every time he cleans his room.
15. Partial reinforcement A behavior is reinforced only
part of the time it occurs. Ex-
ample: you gave your child a
candy bar every so often after
he cleans his room. Note: this
type of schedule is much more
difficult to extinguish
16. Partial reinforcement schedule types Ratio and Interval
17. Ratio Reinforcement that occurs after
a number of responses occur -
response
18. Interval Reinforcement occurs after an
amount of time passes - time
19. Fixed-ratio A knowable pattern. You get
your reinforcer after a specif-
ic number of responses. For
example: after purchasing five
sandwiches, you get one free at
your favorite deli
20. Variable-ratio Random pattern. You get your
reinforcer after an unpre-
dictable number of responses
WGU C180
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1. Classical conditioning Learning to associate 2 stim-
uli together, which leads to
an organism anticipating future
events. Example: Ivan Paplov
studied salivation in dogs as a
precursor to digestion.
2. Unconditioned stimulus Stimulus that automatically trig-
gers a response naturally. Un-
learned.
3. Unconditioned response Naturally occuring, unlearned
response to an unconditioned
stimulus. Unlearned.
4. Conditioned stimulus Originally neutral stimulus that
triggers a response after an as-
sociation with an unconditioned
stimulus is formed. Learned.
5. Conditioned response Learned response to a stimulus
that was originally neutral, but is
now conditioned.
6. Extinction Occurs when the unconditioned
stimulus is no linger paired with
the conditioned stimulus. Make
the behavior go away.
7. Generalization Stimuli similar to the condi-
tioned stimulus will also elic-
it the conditioned response.
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WGU C180
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Avoid things that are similar to
things that have hurt us.
8. Operant conditioning Controlling behavior through
consequences. Behavior
strengthened by reinforcement
and weakened by punishment.
9. Positive reinforcement Increases behavior by present-
ing a positive stimulus. Adding
Example: giving dog a treat to
roll over
10. Negative reinforcement Increases behavior by stopping
a negative stimulus. Subtracting
Example: you buy your child a
toy in the store and he stops cry-
ing. This will increase your toy
buying behavior.
11. Primary reinforcer Does not have to be learned.
Satisfies a biological need.
Food. Water. Similar to uncon-
ditioned stimuli.
12. Secondary reinforcer Has to be learned. These can
get us the primary reinforcers.
Good grades. Money. Similar to
conditioned stimuli.
13. Reinforcement schedules Continuous and partial
14. Continuous reinforcement
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A behavior is reinforced every
time it occurs. For example if
you give your child a candy bar
every time he cleans his room.
15. Partial reinforcement A behavior is reinforced only
part of the time it occurs. Ex-
ample: you gave your child a
candy bar every so often after
he cleans his room. Note: this
type of schedule is much more
difficult to extinguish
16. Partial reinforcement schedule types Ratio and Interval
17. Ratio Reinforcement that occurs after
a number of responses occur -
response
18. Interval Reinforcement occurs after an
amount of time passes - time
19. Fixed-ratio A knowable pattern. You get
your reinforcer after a specif-
ic number of responses. For
example: after purchasing five
sandwiches, you get one free at
your favorite deli
20. Variable-ratio Random pattern. You get your
reinforcer after an unpre-
dictable number of responses
